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Nashville Predators: An Overview of the 2017 Entry Draft

By Jake Evans

June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Eeli Tolvanen poses for photos after being selected as the number thirty overall pick to the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Eeli Tolvanen poses for photos after being selected as the number thirty overall pick to the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 24: Tomas Vomacka walks across the floor after being selected 154th overall by the Nashville Predators during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 24: Tomas Vomacka walks across the floor after being selected 154th overall by the Nashville Predators during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Fifth Round, 154th Overall

. Goalie. Corpus Christi Ice Rays. TOMAS VOMACKA. B

With the 154th pick of the draft, the Nashville Predators chose Czech goalie, Tomas Vomacka. Vomacka spent last season in the NAHL with the Corpus Christi Ice Rays. In 41 games played, Vomacka posted a .923 save percentage, with 2.43 goals allowed per game. This past season, Vomacka was named the NAHL’s South Division Goaltender of the Year, and earned a spot on the NAHL’s All Rookie Team, among other accolades. NHL Central Scouting has Vomacka listed as the 14th best North American goalie.

During the 2017 season, Vomacka was named to the NAHL Selects roster, to play in the NAHL Top Prospects tournament. During that event, he led the NAHL Selects to an overtime win over the US National Team Development Program, a team which included Grant Mismash and David Farrance. One of Vomacka’s most impressive stats is the 5-0-3 record with a 1.43 GAA and .951 save percentage that he posted in the playoffs. His playoff stats show his poise and drive when his team needs him most. Under the guidance of the host of goalie talent in the Nashville Predators organization, Vomacka could very well end up being a star in Nashville.

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